Night Walks

2. Ice cream and movie night

It was a beautiful night, and Kate and Rick left the car and walked until the gelato store. She ordered for a chocolate ice cream. And he ordered one of strawberries. Then they sat in a hammock.

Did you like the movie?

Yes, indeed! It was so sweet. I didn't thought you were men of romantic movies, Castle.

Of course I am. I love romantic movies.

If you like both the romantic story why do you like writing police story?

I don't know. Maybe now I know the police better start writing romantic police. You'd be my muse again.

I am not your muse, Castle.

Yes, you are.

Whatever!

For a while they were silent. Kate was immersed in her thought.

What are you thinking about, Detective?

Don't call me detective, Castle. We are not working. And that sound chilly.

Ok. Kate! What are you thinking about?

I thought that ... I thought you were a man of appointments. I did not think you'd be alone a Saturday night.

There are many things about me that surprise you. Besides actually I am not alone now! I am with you.

Yes, but… This is not a date!

Why not? (He smiles)

Because it isn't

I liked going out with you today. And I think we could go out more often.

It was a nice ride.

Kate does not fear me! Go out with me sometimes not will hurt you.

I know that, Castle.

So?

So what?

Why I feel that you don't want repeat this ride?

Maybe I have fear.

About what? Why?

Because… I have fear to hold on too much to you.

That would be so bad?

When you finish your book you will go, and I'm tired of losing people I care about.

(He smiles) You care about me?

You know I do.

Kate… If you want it, you never are going to lose me. I don't want lose you.

Maybe we can go out again other day! (She smiles)

Great! Tomorrow night?

(She grins) I don't mean tomorrow.

Why not? Are you married?

No, but…

We are single, Kate. We should fun, and why not do it together? Life is unique!

Ok. Tomorrow night!

Yes!

After a while, they returned to the car. Then they went to Kate's apartment.

I see you at the precinct, Castle.

Yes. I can't wait to see you again!

You still are watching me.

Indeed, but when I get home I will miss you.

You are such a rare person!

But I have charming don't you?

Shut up, Castle! Go home!

Ok. See you later, Kate! Sweet dreams!

Good night, Castle! (She gave him a kiss on the cheek)

Kate enters into her building. Castle viewed her from his car.

I think she is already mine! (He smiles)